Peace Care St Ann's

Name: Peace Care St Ann's
Address: 198 OLD BERGEN ROAD, Jersey City, NJ, 07305, US
Telephone: 2014330950

198 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · Hudson County · 120 certified beds · avg 112 residents/day · certified since Oct 15, 1997

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.09

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (27)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 9, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Mar 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Mar 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Mar 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · from a complaint
Mar 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint
Mar 9, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not reassess a resident after a significant change in their condition, such as a sudden decline in health. A full new assessment is required when a resident's condition changes in a major way.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 9, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give all staff the required training on its quality improvement program — the internal system for finding problems and making care better.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint
Oct 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Oct 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Oct 17, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 22, 2022	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 17).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	5	F
2024	4	D
2025	1	D
2026	17	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New Jersey avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.09	3.88	3.95	top 27% in New Jersey; top 36% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.09	0.67	0.69	top 10% in New Jersey; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.83	3.53	3.50	top 24% in New Jersey; top 28% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.94	0.50	0.48	top 7% in New Jersey; top 7% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	37.8	39.7	45.8	top 45% in New Jersey; top 31% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	32.3	37.7	42.9	top 41% in New Jersey; top 33% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.91, RN 1.04, weekend 3.66. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Peace Care INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	06/01/2016
Peace Ministries INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	100%	06/01/2016
Backiel, Christine	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	10/15/1997
Backiel, Christine	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2024
Backiel, Christine	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/15/1997
Buccianti, Silvana	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2022
Buccianti, Silvana	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2022
Doren, Elizabeth	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2022
Doren, Elizabeth	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2022
Friends Services for the Aging	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2018
Moussa, Ghias	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/15/2025
National Lutheran INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Peace Care INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2016
Pharmaccurate, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Reyes, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Reyes, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2023
Stever Advisors, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/12/2023
Unidine Corportation	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/05/2013

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.6 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Bayonne University Hospital	2.2 mi	Bayonne, NJ	★★★★★	5/5
Peace Care St Joseph's	3.1 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park	3.3 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Staten Island Care Center	3.9 mi	Staten Island, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Optima Care Harborview	4.0 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Verrazano Nursing and Post-Acute Center	4.3 mi	Staten Island, NY	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Silver Lake Specialized Rehabilitation and Care Ce	4.3 mi	Staten Island, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu	4.4 mi	Hoboken, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Cobble Hill Health Center INC	5.1 mi	Brooklyn, NY	★★★★☆	3/5

Compare this facility with the 3 closest →

All facilities in Jersey City →

Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315413.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Peace Care St Ann's

198 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · 2014330950

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "If my family member's health suddenly changes, how quickly do you reassess them and update their care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315413 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)